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Repair FAQ

  1. What problems are "Super Patch" and "Trowel Patch" used for?

  2. What's the best way to fix a crack permanently and make my driveway look new again?

  3. How do I remove grass from my driveway cracks?
  1. What problems are "Super Patch" and "Trowel Patch" used for?

    "Super Patch" is used for areas of major repair. This product works on compaction, and works best when the troubled area has clearly defined side walls to push against. Once the product is properly compacted "Super Patch" will immediately set up.

    • Tricks to tamping -- Use anything with a flat hard surface and some weight to it: patio brick, cinder block, piece of metal, 2 X 4 and a hammer, 2 X 6 and drive over it with your car.

    • Drying Tip: If you want to speed up the drying / curing time, you can lightly sprinkle / dust the patched area with sand or portland cement.

    "Trowel Patch" is used for less severe areas of repair. This product is ideal for depressions, cracks, and areas of alligation (rough areas). This product should be applied no thicker than 1/2" lifts at a time. Two to three lifts might be necessary to fill troubled areas - make sure each lift has fully set up prior to applying another coat.


  2. What's the best way to fix a crack permanently and make my driveway look new again?

    The only permanent crack filler is "Pli-Stix" or "Crack-Stix" (same product, just different lengths) and can be purchased on our website. We recommend cleaning out the crack with a screwdriver and whiskbroom. Next, fill the crack with Pli-Stix (pushing it in the crack using a screwdriver). LEAVE ABOUT 1/8" BELOW THE SURFACE -- DON'T FILL THE CRACK TO THE TOP. After you've melted the Pli-Stix into the crack let it set up for an hour or so and then it is ready to be troweled over with Latex·ite® Trowel Patch. Once this sets up in about 2-4 hours you are ready to seal over it! Making it look like there was never a crack and good as new!
    So remember, Pli-Stix, Trowel Patch, then seal...



  3. How do I remove grass from my driveway cracks?

    Pull and/or scrape out the weeds with a screwdriver and clean crack with whiskbroom.  You may also purchase week killer at your local home center - Ortho Weed Killer does a great job but you will have to wait for weeds to die.  Another solution, believe it or not, is to put table salt in the cracks... within a couple of days the grass should be gone.